Besser Elementary School vs Ella M White Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Ella M White Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Besser Elementary School Alpena, Michigan | Ella M White Elementary Alpena, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,581 | #1097 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36164 of 50,301 | #36970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Alpena | Alpena |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Besser Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 32.4).
- •Besser Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Ella M White Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Besser Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 68.6%).
- •Ella M White Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.8).
- •Besser Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Besser Elementary School better than Ella M White Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Besser Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Besser Elementary School and Ella M White Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Alpena in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besser Elementary School: 470. Ella M White Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besser Elementary School and Ella M White Elementary rank in Michigan?
Besser Elementary School is 1068th of 1,581 and Ella M White Elementary is 1097th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).